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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1935

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MR. A. Morris Injured In Motor Collision

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 3

MR. Alf Morris, of Swift Street, one of Wellington's oldest and most respected residents, met with a serious accident on Saturday morning last,…

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Railway Picnic Generous Co-operation

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 6

With the President (Mr. P. Colahan) in the chair, a representative gathering: advanced picnic preparations another stage on Sunday morning…

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Train Mishap

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 3

An empty goods train moving along the Dubbo-Coonamble [?]e, on Tuesday of last week, met with, some mishap three miles from Gular,…

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ARTHURVILLE The Bridge

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 4

A TENTATIVE site for the bridge across the Little River here was picked some time ago, but with a view to arriving at the best…

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Forced Down Aeroplane Lands in Swamp Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 1

An aeroplane, piloted by G. Henry, was forced down in a swamp near Warnerville, in the Newcastle district, this morning, and was totally…

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Nearly a Tragedy Motor Cyclist under Tram Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 1

While Richard Wolff (19) was riding a motor cycle combination near Queen Street, Newtown, this morning, the machine skidded and fell in the path…

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Hope for Future For Railway Workers Minister's Happy Forecast Junee

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 1

The chief railway commissioner (Mr. J. Hartigan), addressing the railway employees at Junce, said he anticipated by the end of the present year…

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The Motor World News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Silence Was Broken

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 8

Silent Zone regulations went by the board in the West End of London on New Year's night. On the stroke of the hour Piccadilly was a…

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Wellington District News. Exclusive News Dripstone Near Railway Smash

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 4

WHILE proceeding to work last Thursday morning, Mr. H. Dennison had a very unenviable experience. He was going through the cutting…

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Train Mishap

Western Age · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

An empty goods train moving along the Dubbo-Coonamble line, on Tuesday, met with some mishap three miles from Gular, causing a sheep van to…

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Man Killed by Train

Western Age · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 3

A stock train was travelling slowly from Porkes to Peak Hill on Tuesday morning when, near Parkes, the guard saw John McCarthy, 63, a miner, climb…

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Proposed Road Across Asia

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

The Swedish explorer, Dr. Sven Hedin, has surveyed the country for a projected motor road from the Yellow Ssea to Chinese…

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Latest Telegrams Aeroplane Forced Down and Wrecked. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 5

An aeroplane piloted by Goya Story was forced down in a swamp near Warnenville, in the Newcastle district, this morning…

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Attempted Derailment Passenger Train's Escape on Hornsby Line

Western Age · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

A deliberate attempt was made to derail a train between Horns by and Normanhurst, by placing a slab of concrete weighting 86lbs. on the…

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Grant for Showground Road. Warning To River Bathets. Lad to Be Employed Whilst Staff Is on Holidays

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 3

The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday last, in the Council Chambers. The meeting decided to warn bathers who bathed in the vicinity of the pontoon. As Council's staff is due for holidays. It was decided to employ a lad to work in the office…

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Railway Revenue Local Progress

Western Age · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 3

Figures supplied by courtesy of Mr. G. Carey, stationmaster, Cobar, disclosed a continuation of the improvement shown in the preceding twelve…

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A Walking Motorcar

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

A car that walks along has been designed by a continental manufacturing concern for use in snow-covered districts. Instead of rear…

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Motor Machanics' Exam

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

The N.R.M.A. advises that the next examination for motor mechanics who wish to qualify for the Association's Certificate will be…

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MOTORING The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.R.M.A. N.R.M.A. Country Inspector

The Western Herald · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 2

Mr. C. L. Holmes, formerly Welfare Officer of the British Settler's Welfare Committee, has been appointed Country Inspector of the…

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Talbragar Shire Skeleton Weed Scare Several Road Matters

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 February 1935 · page 6

In addition to discussion on roads and other matters Talbragar Shire Council yesterday had before it the problem of the possible…

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